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Planning in March

Approved
84%
99 of 115 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of March in the last 24 months, from Fenland District Council's planning register.

Decided by Fenland District CouncilCouncil page

Around March

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About March

March is a Fenland market town and civil parish situated in the Isle of Ely area of Cambridgeshire, England. Once the county town of the Isle of Ely from 1889 to 1965, it currently serves as the administrative centre for the Fenland District Council, making it a key location for planning applications and local governance in the region. The town has a population of approximately 22,963 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.

Property prices in March show an average sale price of £244,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, March planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near March, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near March. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), discharge of conditions (21), tree works (19). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near March?
In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near March. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near March?
The average planning decision time near March is 83 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near March?
The planning approval rate near March is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near March?
The most common type of planning application near March is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near March?
You can search and track planning applications near March on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.